A love story of poetry and music in Punjabi culture through the generations.
Step into a living archive of Punjabi expression at Rishta, a vibrant afternoon where poetry, music, memory, and community converge. This gathering honours the enduring love story between verse and music in Punjabi culture and is free to attend.
From the timeless words of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Waris Shah, Bulleh Shah, Amrita Pritam and so many others; to fresh works by emerging and professional poets, this event celebrates the legacy and future of Punjabi literary and musical traditions. Voices from across generations, including Sadhu Binning, Satwinder Bains, Hari Alluri, Phinder Dulai, Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal, Jvala Singh, Anjalica Soloman, Roshni Riar, and Guntaj Deep Singh — will share the stage with cherished elders from the community.
Each reading is paired with live music performed by virtuosos Rishi Ranjan (rabab/sarod), Amarjeet Singh (tabla), and Baljit Singh (dilruba), blending classical and contemporary textures into a sonic tribute to language and love.
Come for the poetry, stay for the cha, snacks, games, and the warmth of the Punjabi Market community’s hospitality. Be part of the story. Bring your elders, your kids, your friends.
Date: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Showtime: 3:00 p.m
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Accessibility Info
The Punjabi Market Plaza is a flat concrete plaza that used to be a section of road, now demarcated as public space. It is accessible by sidewalks on either side. There are no public bathrooms onsite.